Did you know that Americans spend about $6.9 billion on Halloween? That makes it the second largest commercial holiday in the country. And I thought it was just about kids trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, and playing dress-up. So, what are you doing for Halloween? If you haven’t a clue read on for some fun ideas.

This is my actual pumpkin that I carved last night.

Weekend Roundup

1. Yucky Stuff Weekend Walk - This guided tour at the Belle Isle Nature Zoo features the grosser side of nature. Worms, anyone? October 31 & November 1.

3. Haunted in the House - The Detroit Opera House is transformed into a haunted fantasy featuring techno music and cash prizes for best costume. October 31.

4. Halloween Happy Hour Bar Tour - Inside Detroit is hosting this bar tour starting at the Ghost Bar in the fabulous and haunted Whitney! Other haunts on the tour include the Bronx Bar and the Garden Bowl. October 29.

5. Go Comedy! All Star Showdown - Two teams of Detroit's best improvisors battle it out in a game show format. Prepare to laugh. October 30-31.

Do you know of a great event going in on Metro Detroit this weekend? Add it to the comments and share it with us!

Reader Comments (2)

I do remember hearing a few years back that Halloween had become really big among adult, and that drives a lot of the spending. We get so few kids trick or treating these days that it's hardly worth buying candy (and running the risk of having too much around the house) and staying home. I think we had about two dozen kids last year...and that's as many as I remember ever since I've lived here.

We'll go to the Whalers' hockey game on Friday and probably stay home and have chili while waiting for little goblins on Halloween night. Oh, and I'll drag out my four-CD Rocky Horror Picture Show set and play it all evening to torture Tim :)